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Do you have everything you need for spring turkey hunting? If not, you’ll find some great choices in this list. Photo by Bill Konway.

Call it the rites of late winter. Every year at this time, anxious turkey hunters begin rummaging through their vests and packs to inventory their gear and scheme about new toys. And manufacturers oblige by introducing loads of cool new gear.

This season is no different. In fact, there’s a pile of must-have turkey hunting apparel and equipment available, much of which can help you punch a tag this spring. From calls and vests to guns and blinds, here are some highlights.

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New Calls

LIMITED-EDITION REALTREE TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW POT CALL

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Only 75 of these limited-edition Turkeys for Tomorrow pot calls are available. The calls were cut from cedar from Realtree Farms and come with certificates of authenticity. They are signed by Bill Jordan and legendary turkey hunter Eddie Salter. Coming soon to Realtree.com.

KLUK TURKEY CALLS

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Kluk’s Code Red Series Mouth Call line features three yelpers including the Recon Red V-cut, the Top Secret modified ghost cut, and the Wingman, from the signature series of pro caller Jed Paronish. The company’s new The Natural box call is crafted with a rich walnut box and a bloodwood lid. The Nasty Gal Crystal, crafted by renowned call maker and four-time Grand Nationals champion Jim Pollard, features a premium padauk pot paired with a slate sound board and a high-quality crystal surface.

MSRP: Code Red Series three-pack, $34.99; Nasty Gal Crystal, $84.99; The Natural, $89.99.

PRIMOS CUSTOM MILL SHOP

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Primos’ Custom Mill Shop lets customers create memorable mementos with hand-crafted turkey calls. You can personalize hunting accessories by entering your name, date, and a special message to create a one-of-a-kind gift. Every call is made with premium wood and features a handcrafted design.

HS STRUT DOUBLE DEUCE BOX

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The unique double-sided, double-cavity construction of the Double Deuce Box Call produces a wide range of turkey sounds including high-pitched hen talk, young-gobbler yelps, and far-reaching clucks, cutting and purrs. The hand-tuned call features a black walnut paddle and poplar box with one shortened and one longer cavity.

MSRP: $24.99.

FINAL APPROACH LAST STRUT GLASS POT TURKEY CALL WITH PURPLEHEART STRIKER

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The Last Strut Glass Pot Call features a crystal playing surface over a polycarbonate sound board in a glass-filled nylon pot. The density of the material delivers exceptional range and rasp even on windy days, and the ergonomic finger grooves let the pot fit naturally in your hand. The surface has a pre-treated section for use out of the box. It comes with a one-piece flare-tip purpleheart striker.

MSRP: $59.99.

HANKS GAME CALLS PADAUK CERAMIC

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This ceramic-over-glass call is smooth and easy to play. Using light striker pressure produces consistently raspy yelps. You can extend the call’s high front end or break it over quickly, and it’s great for purring and clucking. The call is beautifully finished with a weather-resistant Padauk pot and two-piece striker.

MSRP: $74.99

FOOT ON DA HEAD HENRIETTA BOX CALL

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With a hickory lid and mahogany body, this call produces a high-pitched front end with a hollowed deep back end. It’s the loudest box call in the company’s lineup.

MSRP: $65

FOOT ON DA HEAD THE GOAT MOUTH CALL

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This double-prophylactic call is made for versatility, from soft bubble clucks to loud yelping. It produces a clear, high front end and a raspy back end that can reach out long distances if needed.

MSRP: $10

EDDIE SALTER’S TURKEY MAN MY FAVORITE DIAPHRAGM

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Eddie Salter's Favorite features three prophylactic reeds with a V cut. It’s easy to use and doesn’t require much air to control. The call has a little raspy sound and is great for beginners. You can run it with lots of volume or for soft calling. has a lot of volume, but can also be quiet.

MSRP: $11.95

Vests and Packs

BLOCKER OUTDOORS FINISHER CHEST PACK

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Designed for run-and-gun turkey hunters, the Finisher Turkey Chest Pack keeps essential gear close and accessible without the bulk of a vest. Its universal top-loader pocket fits most full-sized binoculars, and its stretch mesh and zippered side pockets offer secure storage for extra gear. It has dedicated slots for shells, mouth calls, pot calls, and strikers, and a specialized box call pocket with a shock-cord closure. The pack features adjustable shoulder and chest straps for a snug fit.

MSRP: $89.99.

WEST SLOPE PRO-180X HUNTING BUNDLE

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The West Slope Pro-180X Hunting Bundle features the company’s Pro-180X Chest Pack, which is designed to provide effortless access to essential gear. It has a rugged, lightweight design, weighing only 15 ounces. The kit also features West Slope’s hydration and holster kits, plus the Wilderness Kit, which is a modular system for carrying wilderness essentials. It has a radio holder, binocular harness, and bear spray holder.

MSRP: $229.99.

DIRTY’S OUTERWEAR JAG RIDGE RUNNER VEST

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With a sturdy build, this vest is designed to withstand the rigors of hunting all season. It has a fold-down seat with adjustable webbing straps, plus reinforcements at the top of the back to keep the frame rods in place. Also, the vest has an extra-large game bag, a Thermacell pocket, and inside pockets for pot calls, box calls and accessories.

MSRP: $199.99.

BANDED AIR TURKEY VEST

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This lightweight, handy, and comfortable is built with a minimal design for agile run-and-gun hunters. It legs you sit comfortably with a padded quick-drop, mudproof seat, and allows hands-free turkey or decoy transport in a streamlined rear compartment. Plus, the vest has ample pocket storage for all your gear.

MSRP: $99.99

Apparel

BLOCKER FINISHER SERIES

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The Blocker Finisher Turkey Jacket has a hexagonal micro-fleece lining that keeps you warm, and its smooth polyester exterior is treated with a super DWR treatment for shedding moisture. Overlays on the back, elbows, and forearms provide added durability, and the internal sleeve gaiters guard against crawling insects. A three-piece hood with multiple adjustment points helps you maintain visibility without sacrificing protection and concealment. The Finisher Series Fused Cottons line of apparel features lightweight, durable pants and shirts fused with S3 technology to help prevent odors. And the Finisher Leafy Jacket, inspired by the original ghillie suit, is a medium-weight jacket that combines 3-D leaf patterning with a comfortable fit.

MSRP: Turkey Jacket, $129.99; Finisher Leafy Jacket, $129.99; Finisher Pants, $129.99; Finisher Turkey Long-Sleeve Performance Tee, $44.99.

SCENTLOK VAPOUR WATERPROOF SERIES

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The Vapour Waterproof Series lets you neutralize varying conditions throughout turkey season. A midweight design allows you to withstand storms without getting overheated or restricting movement. Carbon alloy technology provides maximum odor adsorption and scent control, and a water- and windproof membrane protects you from the elements. Its brushed tricot outer fabric allows quiet maneuverability.

MSRP: Jacket, $169.99; pants, $89.99.

QUICKCAMO 2-IN-1 LEAFY FACEMASK AND BUCKET HAT

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QuikCamo 2-in-1 Leafy Face Mask and Bucket Hat

This one-size-fits-all hat can be worn as a bucket hat, quickly deployed as a facemask and reversed back into a hat. It allows a custom fit with a locking drawstring and feature 360-degree mesh. It comes in 12 Realtree patterns.

MSRP: $39.99.

REALTREE MEN’S 6-POCKET PANT IN APX

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With Rain-Factor Water Repellent Technology, these pants keep you dry and comfortable even in wet conditions. Constructed with performance stretch midweight polyester spandex fabric, the pants offer a comfortable, flexible fit that allows unrestricted movement. The body of the pants is crafted from 98% cotton and 2% spandex, ensuring quality and durability.

MSRP: $45.

GAMEHIDE PINCH POINT MEN’S REALTREE JACKET IN EDGE

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This mid-weight jacket has it all for cool weather including quiet, soft bonded HyperHide fabric, which is windproof and repels moisture. A sherpa fleece lining adds warmth without bulk. The jacket also features slash-style hand-warmer pockets, two inside storage pouches and a high-hap sherpa fleece lining.

MSRP: $110.

BANDED LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTING SHIRT, FANATECH SOFT SHELL HOODIE

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Crafted with four-way stretch, and highly breathable and weather-resistant fabric, the Men’s Realtree Lightweight Hunting Shirt in Legacy provides optimal mobility and protection from the elements. The rip-stop abrasion-resistant material ensures durability, and the vented rear promotes airflow, keeping you cool.

The Men’s Fanatech Soft Shell Realtree Hoodie in Legacy has a stealthy, wind and water-resistant soft-shell exterior with a coral-fleece lining. It also features a coral-fleece-lined kangaroo-style pocket and a tri-adjust hood.

MSRP: Shirt, $89.99; hoodie, $129.99.

KINGS CAMO TURKEY KIT

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This apparel kit includes the essentials for hunting gobblers when you must alternately sit and move, and when big temperature swings are common. Breathable, quiet, stretch fabric provides unrestricted movement, and full camo helps you blend in. The kit includes several XKG garments, including an Elevation ¼ Zip Tee, a Covert Hoodie, the Ridge Pant, the Foundation 260 Zip Off Merino Bottom, a Transition Vest, lightweight gloves, an embroidered hat, and a head and neck gaiter.

MSRP: $549.94.

TITAN 3D OUTFITTER H20 LEAFY SUIT

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This suit is built on a breathable liner with a urethane coating that makes it 100% waterproof. The jacket has an attached hood with a draw cord, plus a removable mosquito facemask, elastic on the sleeves and Velcro straps you can cinch up to keep out rain and bugs.

MSRP: $149.95.

DIRTY'S OUTERWEAR SLAMMER RAIN JACKET AND RAIN PANTS

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This outfit is 100% waterproof and breathable. The jacket has zippers on the chest pockets and hand pockets, plus ventilation zippers under the arms to ensure that you stay dry. A draw cord under the hood and inside the waist and a nonskid hook and loop closure on the wrists cover you for heavy downpours. The pants feature a heavy-duty metal buckle, a durable belt and an elastic back on the waist, plus multiple zippers to keep you dry.

MSRP: Jacket, $229.99; pants, $199.99.

Shotguns

BERETTA A300 ULTIMA TURKEY IN EDGE

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Featuring the classic A300 platform, the new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey Realtree Edge semi-auto shotgun includes enlarged controls, a seven-position picatinny rail for optics, an enhanced loading port, a 24-inch barrel with a mid-bead and high-visibility front sight, and an Extended Beretta Mobile Choke.

MSRP: $1,079.

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ROB ROBERTS CUSTOM GUNWORKS SHOTGUN CAMO DIPPING

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Known for performance-driven turkey gun modifications, Rob Roberts now offers custom camo dipping in Realtree Legacy or Original.

MSRP: full dip, $300; stock and forearm, $200; receiver and barrel, $200; barrel only, $150; receiver only, $125.

Sights

WILLIAMS GUN SIGHT CO. LRS

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The LRS (low reflex sight) features reverse reflex sight technology. When used with a picatinny rail, it creates a reticle position that sits 30% lower compared to standard reflex sights. The lower reticle position and profile is designed specifically for shotguns and traditional rifles, and lets shooters keep their heads in a lower, more natural position to improve accuracy and create faster target acquisition.

Blinds

ALLEN VANISH STAKE-OUT BLIND IN EDGE

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This portable blind keeps you hidden and protected while providing a clear view. Its design blends into the natural environment, and it’s easy to set up, making it a good choice for seasoned and beginning hunters.

MSRP: $28.99.

GUIDE GEAR LIGHTWEIGHT HUB BLIND

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This lightweight, portable hub blind has panoramic one-way mesh windows on three sides. The windows measure 40 by 18 inches and are 30 inches high, and have silent sliders for custom viewing. The blind also features brush loops around the top and adjustable hook-and-loop shooting portals.

MSRP: $129.99.

RHINO 270 BLIND

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With a new see-through mesh system, this blind provides 270 degrees of visibility. It weighs just 14.8 pounds yet can hold three hunters comfortably. The blind also features a detachable black curtain, silent slide windows, and 150D fabric.

MSRP: $249.99.

Boots

IRISH SETTER VAPERTREKS IN APX

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I wore two pairs of these boots this past fall — one non-insulated pair and one 400-gram insulated pair. There was almost no difference in feel or weight, other than the insulated pair was nice and warm on chilly mornings. I wore them chasing elk in Colorado, geese in Oklahoma, and squirrels and whitetails in Kentucky. They were waterproof, lightweight, and comfortable as a pair of tennis shoes. They'll be my go-to turkey boots this spring. — Will Brantley

MSRP: $189.99.

BANDED BLACK LABEL ELITE FEATHERFLEX RUBBER BOOT, UNINSULATED

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This boot has an ultra-lightweight design and rubber construction that provides warmth and waterproof protection. Its smooth comfort liner wicks away moisture, and the RZ-Traction design is anatomically molded to match foot movement, with a deep-fluted traction pattern that grips, flexes and responds for traction and stability. Available in Realtree Legacy.

MSRP: $199.99

Ammunition

HEVI-SHOT BISMUTH TURKEY

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With a blend of Nos. 4 and 5 nontoxic Hevi-Bismuth, these shells produce 22% more energy compared to steel, making them an effective, but economical, lead-free shotshell option. The Hevi-Shot wad puts more pellets on gobblers, and the reliable primer and propellant deliver in any weather. The shells come in 3-inch 12-gauge loads with 1-3/4-ounces of Nos. 4 and 5 shot, and 3-inch 20-gauge loads with 1-1/4 ounces of Nos. 4 and 5 shot.

MSRP: 12-gauge, $23.99; 20-gauge, $20.99.

Chokes

HS UNDERTAKER PRO TURKEY CHOKES

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Hunters Specialties introduces an assortment of next-generation Undertaker Pro choke tubes, which have a modern design that keeps patterns tight and on target downrange. The tubes feature unique internal groove technology that separates pellets from the wad, preventing the wad from spinning, and focusing more pellets on the target. The extended chokes keep gases away from the shot string through their radical porting. They’re rated for use with various ammo types, including steel, lead, bismuth, and TSS.

MSRP: $29.99.

Decoys

FINAL APPROACH LAYDOWN HEN DECOY

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Carved by six-time decoy carving champion Tom Christie, the Laydown Hen has a one-piece design, is made of durable EVA plastic, and has a flat bottom so that it sits flat on the ground like a receptive hen.

MSRP: NA.

GHG XD SERIES DECOYS

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The GHG Pro-Grade XD (extraordinary detail) Series turkey decoys are designed to create a lifelike spread, featuring an upright jake, upright hen, feeding hen, and laydown hen and jake combo pack. The series, crafted by some of the world’s best carvers, showcases anatomically accurate poses with stunning detail, from ruffled feathers to the intricate iris and pupil of the eye. They use DuraFeather Supple Body technology, which reduces glare, provides a feather-soft appearance, and withstands tough field conditions. IllusoryMotion technology produces interacting color contrasts and shape positions to create the illusion of lifelike movement. The Realmotion II Motion Stake System adds realistic motion.

MSRP: Upright jake, $69.99; upright hen, $69.99; feeding hen, $69.99; laydown hen and jake combo, $99.99.

Accessories

WREN & IVY BIENVILLE TURKEY TOTE

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Featuring a comfortable carry handle and double leather lanyard straps, this tote is crafted for ease and comfort when transporting a gobbler out of the woods. The straps loop securely around a turkey’s legs for over-the-shoulder carry. The tote is made from vegetable-tanned bridle leather for durability.

MSRP: $80

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